Making the most out of each day
Sometimes we must break in order to become whole. I believe that like the seasons or the phoenix, our lives, our emotions, our thoughts must fall apart before they can come back together. The pressure that builds inside can only keep building so much before you break. This isn't necessarily a bad thing - you... Continue Reading →
Recently I saw a drawing hanging up on a door, and above the drawing was the saying "All things personal are also universal." This statement has stuck with me since I saw it. Often, when things don't go right in our lives, we get stuck in a mindset of "why is this happening to me?"... Continue Reading →
My COVID quarantine experience started in a very similar way to many in the United States...In March, on a Friday, we were informed through our work emails that the governor was going to be shutting down everything for two weeks. It was the end of the work day and most of the teachers in my... Continue Reading →
#StayAtHome It's a hashtag that is all over the place on social media all around the world. And yet, it's something that many people are struggling with. Changes happened so quickly that we've barely had a chance to adjust. Many students and teachers (myself included) left school thinking they would be leaving only for the... Continue Reading →
When we are willing to open up and share, others become willing to do the same. As I wrote in a much earlier blog post - I created this blog not only for myself, but for those who read it as well. My hope has been through sharing my own story, others would see theirs... Continue Reading →
Going through a divorce can be an isolating experience. Even though you are surrounded by family and friends who are there to lift you up, it often feels like you are alone in your pain. To help me understand what I was thinking, what I was feeling - especially after learning about the affair -... Continue Reading →
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